Winter Waist Cinching Muffins

Hey there. With the winter time approaching (although you can't tell that by the weather in Texas), it's common to want warm, yummy comfort foods. Here's my latest creation to help you fulfill the need for something warm and doughy without becoming soft and doughy yourself. I made these to eat after my workout this morning.

*1/2 cup (dry measure) old fashioned oats
*1T whole flax seeds
*1 scoop Essential Naturals Vanilla Cake protein powder
*cinnamon (to taste)
*nutmeg (to taste)
*1t baking powder
*1 capful of vanilla extract
*1 egg white
*2T non-fat plain yogurt
*1/2 small banana smashed
*5 cranberries
* 5 raisins

Blend the oats and flaxseeds in a blender to make flour.
Add the other dry ingredients (except the fruit) and stir.
Add the vanilla extract, yogurt, and egg white and stir until entire mixture is wet.
Finally add the fruit and stir.
Add water a little at a time until the batter is very wet but not runny (like pancake batter).
Pour into muffin pan (that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray).
Place in a pre-heated oven at 325 degrees.
Bake until muffin tops are no longer wet to the touch (about 15 minutes).

This recipe makes approximately 4 delicious, guilt-free muffins complete with protein, healthy fats, fruit, and complex carbohydrates that provide fiber!

I know you may be thinking... "if only I had time to bake". Stop right there. The entire mixing and pouring process took 7 minutes. I showered and got dressed (ok no makeup but I had my clothes on at least) while the muffins were baking. They cooled for the 5 minutes I spent on my hair and I was muching down and ready to work in minutes. So think outside of the box and enjoy healthy, delicious food that helps reduce your "bottom line" (fitness is the only area in life in which we want our "bottom line" reduced... ha ha)!

ENJOY!